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O’Leno 42

OLENO 42 will be May 3-7. This special event brings the members of our church family together for a relaxing weekend on the banks of the Santa Fe River at ‘Leno State Park.

Singles, couples, families with youngsters of all ages, new and long-time members will enjoy this opportunity to make new friends and strengthen our community.

Registration will be April 9-30th. The registration fee covers sleeping accommodations in cabins in our personal campsite next to the river, all meals (Friday dinner through Sunday brunch), evening entertainment, workshops and youth activities. Space is limited and is first come, first served.

Healthy Eating Class Cancelled for April

Due to the many activities taking place in April, the Healthy Eating Class will not take place this month. The next class will be May 21st 12:30 Fletcher room, and we will be discussing (and tasting) healthy desserts. All are welcome.

Join the Leadership Development Committee

The LDC has been working for two years to provide a pool of names to the board for nomination into leadership positions at UUCJ.

We have also created a curriculum of learning experiences and workshops to help cultivate and encourage positive leadership skills for our congregation (UUCJ Journey; Stepping Stones; Building Beloved Community, a series of 4 “steps” through which we can learn about ourselves, our church and how to grow an involved and beloved community).

At the end of this year, several of the members will have fulfilled their two year positions and we are looking for people to join the committee to continue this valuable work.

Please let us know if you interested in finding out more about our process and possibly joining our team. We also invite anyone curious about our group to come to a meeting and observe exactly what it is we do! Our next meeting is May 16th @ 6:30pm.

O’Leno T-Shirt Contest

This year we are having a t-shirt design contest! So, get your creative thinking caps on and design away. Please send your designs to me, [email protected], We will post the choices in the social hall and have a vote for the winner! Winner gets a free tshirt.
Design should contain the following: O’Leno 42, 42nd Annual Spring Retreat of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

Deadline for submission is April 15th so that we have two Sundays to vote. Winner will be chosen on April 23rd.

Our Gang Outing for April 2017

Come join us for a fun and educational trip on Wed. April 19 2017 to the Florida Agricultural Museum on Kings Road North, Palm Coast Fl. 32137. It is near St. Augustine and just a little over a one hour drive from Jax. You can find more information at FloridaAgMuseum.org. We will have a guided tour and learn about Florida’s agricultural history and it’s impact on our economy.

We will carpool from the church’s parking lot leaving at 8:30. It is just a short drive back to St. Augustine where there are many restaurants to choose from for lunch. Please Email [email protected], or call 372 7914 if you plan to attend.

Thanks to Art Shad

The UUCJ Endowment Fund Board thanks Art Shad for his generous donation of $100 to the Fund. He chose to gift the Fund during his company’s annual Appeal Campaign to make a difference in their community. Art, is the son of Lynn Shad, a longtime supporter and member of the Foundation Board.

Roshi Elliston Visit

Roshi Michael Elliston, abbot of the Silent Thunder Order and the Atlanta Soto Zen Center will be visiting us on April 1st and 2nd. At the Sunday service he will talk on the relationship of the Buddhist “Eight Fold Path” and the Universal Unitarian Seven Principles. Please join us for either the Saturday meditation program (beginning 8am in the Social Hall, with a $25 registration fee) or the Sunday Service.

Walking the Labyrinth

Spring is here! Join us at the labyrinth for a walking meditation at 10:15. Nurture the seeds planted for the coming year. Open to the to 5 smooth stones of religious liberalism as we spiral to the center before our Sunday Service.